MAPLETON – Drayton fairgrounds were filled with vendors, bouncy castles, food trucks, live music, vintage cars and more in honour of Canada’s birthday, July 1.
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County recognized for efforts to divert batteries from landfill
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county recycled tons of batteries last year, and it has been recognized for the effort.
Centre Wellington Rotary distributes final grants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Centre Wellington recently handed out its final grants as the club is closing down.
Sunrise fundraiser raises $120,000
PUSLINCH – Robert Milburn received the Paul Harris Fellow award at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre’s annual signature fundraiser Celebrate Sunrise on June 23.
Annual Lions Club Poker Run
BELWOOD – Every year area motorcyclists partake in a Lions Club Poker Run, with donated funds going to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Gordon Lightfoot’s band coming to Fergus
FERGUS – Experience the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot in the most authentic way – with his original touring band.
Man in car approached child
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a man in a vehicle approached a young girl last week.
Pajama Parties at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – You don’t have to get dressed up to check out the exhibits at the Wellington County Museum and Archives; in fact, you can wear your pajamas.
Arthur celebrates Canada’s birthday
ARTHUR – Drew Moore performed at the Arthur Optimist Club Canada Day celebrations on June 30.
Sensational Pub Night
FERGUS – Peter Humel leads a group over Milligan Bridge during Sensational Elora’s Pub Night in Fergus on June 19.
Township seeking community input on parks and recreation facilities, programs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is seeking community input as it begins several key strategic plans for the parks and recreation department.
New playground at Carberry Park
ERIN – Local children in the Town of Erin have a new playground to explore at Carberry Park.
Puslinch community celebrates Canada Day
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch held a free Canada Day breakfast celebration at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle on July 1.
Another senior scammed
GUELPH – Police are once again urging the public to be cautious when dealing with unknown people on the phone after a senior was scammed out of $5,800.
Erin’s Canada Day celebrations
ERIN – Erin’s Canada Day celebrations were held at Centre 2000 on June 30.